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Early Learning

Regulations and Guidance

Laws and Regulations

The following laws and regulations are applicable to the Office of Early Learning and the programs that it administers:

Ed. Law

New York State Law Section 3602-E: Universal Prekindergarten Program

New York State Law Section 3602-EE: Statewide Universal Full Day Prekindergarten Program

Part 100 Regulations

Part 100 Regulations of the Commissioner of Education

Diagnostic Screening

Part 117 Regulations for Diagnostic Screening

State-Administered Prekindergarten

Subpart 151-1 Universal Prekindergarten Regulations

Voluntary Registered Nursery Schools and Kindergartens

Part 125 Regulations for Voluntary Registered Nursery Schools and Kindergartens

Certification

Part 80 - Requirements for Teachers’ Certificates and Teaching Practice

Disclaimer

These Rules of the Regents and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education ("regulations") are unofficial, and are presented for general informational purposes as a public service. Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that these regulations are current, complete and accurate, the State Education Department does not warrant or represent that they are current, complete and accurate. These regulations are subject to change on a regular basis. Readers are advised to consult Title 8 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (8 NYCRR), published by the Department of State, and the State Register for the official exposition of the text of these regulations, as well as for amendments and any subsequent changes or revisions thereto.